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WELCOME TO FORKLIFT FINDERS

We have enjoyed 35 years of success in supplying new and high quality used forklifts across Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond. Our business is making light work of heavy lifting with value for money, ‘fit for purpose’ lift trucks. We source high quality used forklifts from a global network to give you great deals, a high level of reliability and a big reduction in operating costs!

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

The service is fantastic. We really like Peter de Ryk the Director, he is really helpful, and assisted us a great deal with a finance purchase when we purchased our telehandler forklift.

NRG Piping

Forklift Finder Services are really super-quick with Service issues. We needed a new battery recently, and rather than have us wait for a service technician they authorised a new battery purchase immediately.

Deanna - Administration Manager, NRG Piping

We’ve been buying forklifts from Peter de Ryk at Forklift Finder Services for 15 years now. With service, the main thing is I ring and talk to Peter in 2005, and 11 years later I can still ring and talk to Peter. It’s about consistency, I don’t need to waste time, Peter knows my needs, nothing is ever a problem!

John Dee

With our new forklift, I can fit an additional 60 pallets in the same space . I like the power and I can fit in more stock in tighter places. In the past if ever we have a service issue Forklift Finder are there for us. We had a charger problem and their response was immediate.

Forklift Finder FAQ's

Forklift Finder Services appreciate that not all forklifts are created equal! It is important to examine all the facets of your daily operations or specific project to generate a needs analysis. Armed with solid, real information can you then start to review the product lines offered by leading manufacturers and their range of new, used and refurbished make and model vehicles. Your industry will predetermine if a standard forklift is applicable as in warehousing and freight transportation. Or in fact, if daily operations need a heavy-duty all-terrain vehicle for shipping, construction or mining purposes. Here is a quick overview of forklifts by category and operational purpose. All terrain forklifts – a general-purpose vehicle suitable for rough conditions, limited access, wet areas, uneven slopes. Telescopic forklifts – an excellent model for moving goods or materials upwards to varying degrees of height and weight capacity. Especially applicable for operations within a small yard that requires tight manoeuvres. Container handlers – these heavy-duty trucks are the workhorses of any shipping and transportation operations offering diverse material handling and reliability for intense daily use. Urorail dumpers – road-rail vehicles are a flexible and cost effective solution as the trucks mount on the rail tracks and travel direct to the workplace securing higher productivity levels. Heavy lift forklifts – Industrial strength trucks used to lift and move 50 tonnes of material within a short distance. Warehouse forklifts – Time saving vehicles used in distribution centres and commercial warehouses. Given that the entire purpose of a forklift involves lifting and moving goods, one of the most important factors to consider is weight. For example, what works for moving pallets of goods would not work for lifting heavy containers. * Need supplies handled at a mining area or construction site? An all-terrain forklift can tread the uneven ground just fine. * Moving around product in a warehouse or storage facility? A warehouse forklift can handle that nicely. * Need to carry shipping containers from a freighter at the docks? A container handler would be your best bet. Knowing the type of environment you’re working in can help you decide which particular type of forklift is required for the job. However, it should not be the only deciding factor. The type of power utilised by a forklift should also be something to think about when choosing one for your project. Electric forklifts, while more expensive and lacking the sheer lifting power of a gas or diesel forklift, are easily recharged and can operate relatively quietly. This makes perfect choice for an indoor or otherwise confined operation. Gas and diesel forklifts, conversely, are cheaper and capable of lifting much heavier loads, but the level of noise makes them better suited for open areas such as construction sites. Talk to the team at Forklift Finder Services to assess a rent versus buy option. We can save you money and time by accessing our expertise and reviewing our online inventory. If you know what you want in a forklift or industrial heavy lift truck and you don’t see it in online inventory then by all means call us and we will use our Australasia network to get it to your workplace cheaper and faster than direct retail.

If you work in an industry that requires the moving of heavy materials or equipment, then you probably know first-hand the value that a functioning forklift offers. Forklifts have a clear application in a variety of workplaces across Australia’s diverse mix of industries – commercial, industrial, mining, agriculture, freight transportation and warehousing. At Forklift Finder Services, we specialise in sourcing forklifts for hire, plus we sell new and quality used forklift machinery from leading manufacturers like Komatsu, Toyota and Caterpillar. We help clients determine which product is best suited to the job and offer advice on renting, buying new or purchasing a pre-owned forklift. With our experience and know-how we offer a few tips here on the reasons why you might consider renting versus buying a new or refurbished forklift.

After 35 years of experience in materials handling and forklifts, we have assisted good warehouse managers to reduce costs and increase storage space. 1. INCREASE STORAGE SPACE by choosing the right forklift . If you choose a narrow aisle forklift you can increase your storage space by utilising air space. It comes back to selecting the right equipment for your application . You can also reduce damage with good warehouse design and use of bollards and guardrails, this protects your products and your workers. Choosing the right forklift for your application is paramount, and then make sure you follow up with good training. 2. REDUCE CAPITAL OUTLAY by renting a good unit, when the need changes, hand it back and change it over for a different machine. No servicing worries – ever 3. HIGH DEMAND ITEMS – EASIEST TO REACH This is second nature, you want your staff to quickly, accurately and safely fill orders. Your most active items should be in the most efficient and easy-to-reach position, and your less popular items should be out of the way. If you have multiple exit and entry doors, you could even assign certain products to a certain door for more efficiency. 4. REDUCE YOUR POWER BILL. The two biggest cost centres are lighting and temperature control. Reducing the electricity bill is crucial but it is also one of the easier strategies to implement. Intelligent layout will help you with both. 5. USE NATURAL OR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING. Many warehouses are still using metal halide lamps. Installing fluorescent lights can save up to 80 per cent. Natural diffused light has benefits beyond saving on your power bill, as it creates less shadows and lifts worker performance. 6. TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Simply changing your thermostat’s position in the warehouse or changing the temperature by a degree can create huge savings for your business. Australian Standards recommend 20-26°C. If you are outside this range you could be wasting money. Insulating doors, windows, walls and ceilings can create considerable savings. When a door is open your warehouses interior can heat up. Using rapid and high-speed doors or an air curtain can reduce up to 80 per cent of energy loss.

If you NEED A FORKLIFT RIGHT NOW, we have OVER THE PHONE, 2 hour approval COMMERCIAL EXPRESS FINANCE AVAILABLE. If you’ve been in business for 2 years, an ABN holder, and you’re registered for GST, you can have a new or used forklift RIGHT NOW. Call 0414 746 181 any time to find out more about instant finance on our huge range of new and used forklifts and container handlers. Conditions – maximum $150,000 on units up to 3 years old.

The ForkLift Finder

35 Years of know-how…helping you to buy, hire or rent-to-buy forklifts to boost the bottom line.